Cost of Living in Jackson County, MO

Modeled annual cost: $48,073.

Median family income: $88,669.

MO Median $43,629

Jackson County, MO Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$88,669

Estimated Annual Costs

$48,073

Cost/Income Ratio

54.2%

State Rank

#7Most expensive counties in MO out of 115See Missouri county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Jackson County, MO.

$12,359 per year.*25.71% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,073

Per year

  • Housing:
    $12,35925.7%
  • Transport:
    $11,50223.9%
  • Taxes:
    $9,16119.1%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,46811.4%
  • Other Costs:
    $5,19910.8%
  • Food:
    $4,3859.1%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Missouri

1St. Francois County, MO
$40,306
2Washington County, MO
$40,420
3Pemiscot County, MO
$40,690
4Dunklin County, MO
$40,700
5Wright County, MO
$41,275

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